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How to Crochet a Cute Little Monkey Amigurumi: Step-by-Step Pattern

Create your own adorable companion with this beginner-friendly crochet monkey pattern. This little monkey features warm brown tones, rosy pink ears, and a tiny banana hat that adds a playful touch to the finished plushie. Whether you are looking for a gift or a new project for your amigurumi collection, this guide will walk you through every stitch.

Materials You Will Need

• Yarn: Brown (dark and light shades), Pink, and Yellow (you can customize these colors to your liking).
• Crochet Hook: 5mm
• Safety Eyes: Two small safety eyes
• Stuffing: Fiberfill or poly-fill stuffing
• Tools: Yarn needle, scissors

Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR: Magic Ring
• SC: Single Crochet
• INC: Increase (2 SC in one stitch)
• DEC: Decrease (SC 2 stitches together)
• CH: Chain
• HDC: Half Double Crochet
• SL ST: Slip Stitch

Step 1: Head and Body

Note: The head and body are worked as one continuous piece. Pay close attention to the color changes to create the monkey’s face and belly.

Round 1: 6 SC in MR (6)

Round 2: 6 INC (12)

Round 3: (1 SC, 1 INC) x 6 (18)

Round 4: (2 SC, 1 INC) x 6 (24)

Round 5: (3 SC, 1 INC) x 6 (30)

Round 6: 12 SC, change to light brown: 2 SC, change to dark brown: 3 SC, change to light brown: 2 SC, 11 SC (30)

Round 7: 11 SC, change to light brown: 4 SC, 1 SC, change to dark brown: 4 SC, 10 SC (30)

Rounds 8-9: 10 SC, change to light brown: 11 SC, 9 SC (30)

Round 10: (3 SC, 1 DEC) x 2, change to light brown: (3 SC, 1 DEC) x 2, 1 SC, 2 SC, 1 DEC, 3 SC, 1 DEC (24)

Round 11: (2 SC, 1 DEC) x 2, change to light brown: (2 SC, 1 DEC) x 2, 1 SC, 1 SC, 1 DEC, 2 SC, 1 DEC (18)

Pause for Eyes and Stuffing: Insert safety eyes between Round 8 and Round 9, approximately 3 stitches apart. Stuff the head firmly with stuffing.

Round 12: (2 SC, 1 INC) x 2, change to light brown: (2 SC, 1 INC) x 2, 1 SC, 1 SC, 1 INC, 2 SC, 1 INC (24)

Rounds 13-17: 8 SC, change to light brown: 9 SC, 7 SC (24)

Round 18: 24 SC (24)

Round 19: (2 SC, 1 DEC) x 6 (18)

Round 20: (1 SC, 1 DEC) x 6 (12)

Round 21: 6 DEC (6)

Finishing: Add more stuffing to the body, cut the yarn, and sew the remaining hole closed with your needle.

Step 2: Arms and Legs (Make 4)

Round 1: 5 SC in MR (5)

Round 2: 5 INC (10)

Round 3: 10 SC (10)

Finishing: Stuff lightly. Cut the yarn and leave a long tail for sewing them to the body.

Step 3: Tail

Round 1: 5 SC in MR (5)

Rounds 2-10: 5 SC (5)

Finishing: Do not stuff the tail. Cut the yarn and leave a long tail for assembly.

Step 4: Ears (Make 2)

Round 1: 6 SC in MR (6)

Round 2: 6 INC (12)

Assembly of Ears:

• Crochet two circles in pink and two circles in brown.
• Fasten off the pink circles without leaving a tail.
• Leave a long tail on the brown circles.
• Using a yarn needle, sew the pink circle onto the brown circle to create the inner and outer ear.

Step 5: Banana Hat

Start with brown yarn:

Round 1: 5 SC in MR (5)

Round 2: 5 SC (5)

Change to yellow yarn:

Round 3: 5 INC (10)

Round 4: 10 SC (10)

Banana Detail:

• Chain 3.
• Skip the first chain; work 1 SC and 1 HDC in the next two chains.
• Skip one stitch and work 1 SL ST in the next.
• Repeat this sequence 5 times in total.
• Leave a long tail for sewing the hat onto the monkey’s head.

Final Assembly

Now it is time to bring your little monkey to life!

1. Attach Limbs: Sew the four arms and legs to the sides and bottom of the body.
2. Attach Tail: Sew the tail to the back of the body.
3. Attach Ears: Sew the finished ears to the sides of the head.
4. Add the Hat: Position the banana hat on top of the head and sew it securely.
5. Face Details: Use a dark brown yarn and needle to embroider a small nose between the eyes.

Your cheerful little crochet monkey is now complete!

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